Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Julio Driggs #11507 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Competitive Finishes Julio Driggs maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:05:06 and an average pace of 7:03 min/mile. His performance in the Male 40-44 division was commendable, placing 24th among his peers. Notably, his split times had little variation, with most miles clocking in just around the 7-minute mark and a few laps even faster, such as mile 8 at 6:42 min/mile and mile 11 at 6:44 min/mile. In terms of overall field placement, Julio secured a respectable 289th out of 3,509 total participants. He showed exceptional pacing strategy in the latter part of the race, bouncing back into the top 300 after a temporary fall to 430th at mile 5. Consistent pace and strong finishes are reflected in his improved placement in the final miles, particularly in his gender, where he finished 259th. Continuing to refine pacing consistency could further boost overall rankings.